The Feasibility of Pricing of Carbon Emissions in Three Northeast Asian Countries: Japan, China and the Republic of Korea

Based on IGES original research surveying the policy preferences of companies in energy-intensive industries in Japan, China and Korea, this policy brief discusses the feasibility of implementing carbon pricing measures in these three countries. A rise in carbon prices accelerates the application of energy saving technology and a modest price is affordable for the businesses. Accordingly, policy recommendations are proposed for each country.

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Japanese version: http://pub.iges.or.jp/modules/envirolib/view.php?docid=5358